Charis Rafailidis
About Charis Rafailidis
Charis Rafailidis is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and entrepreneurship. He has worked for various companies, including Zorro, 3mint, and smlXL, and actively engages with the startup community.
Current Role at smlXL
Charis Rafailidis serves as a Senior Software Engineer at smlXL, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he utilizes a diverse tech stack that includes SvelteKit, Svelte, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, DaisyUI, Vite, Vitest, Playwright, Storybook, Chromatic, gRPC, and Protobuf. His responsibilities involve software development and contributing to various projects within the company.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Charis worked at Zorro as a Senior Software Engineer for 11 months in Israel from 2022 to 2023. He also held a position at 3mint as a Senior Software Engineer for 3 months in 2023. His earlier experience includes working at First Digital, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022, and at KTBYTE as a Web Developer from 2018 to 2019.
Entrepreneurial Background
Charis has a notable entrepreneurial background, having co-founded CoinLib in 2018 and Cancerdocs from 2016 to 2018. He also served as the Head of Product & Operations at PeerShip from 2015 to 2016 and later as an Advisor for the same company in 2015. His experience in startups includes advising on growth, business, and web development.
Education and Expertise
Charis Rafailidis holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Aristoteleion Panepistimion Thessalonikis, where he studied from 2005 to 2011. He also pursued personal development studies at Jim Rohn from 2014 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and entrepreneurship.
Engagement in the Startup Community
Charis actively participates in the startup community by reading, writing, and engaging with other entrepreneurs. He focuses on staying updated with the latest technology trends and emerging startups, which enhances his ability to advise and work with startups on both business and software development.